A few shots of beauty from my morning walk.
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Late afternoon reflection
Friday afternoon happy hour by the pond, a lone heron sits among the ibises. It turns out birds of a feather don’t always flock together and that ibis are known for mixed species foraging.
Woodpecker Micropoem
Thoughts while perched on a branch – It’s peaceful up here, gazing skyward Blue? No, not enough Azure, cobalt, sapphire? It’s a start My wings ache to touch the sky, dip in its richness How much lovelier would I be with royal blue feathers?
Time to wake up
I no longer wake to an alarm. What gets me out of bed in the morning? The exquisite but fleeting sunrise skies from my window at 8200 ft.
December Creekside Hike
December 2017 has been unusually dry and warm in Colorado. Instead of skiing, and snowshoeing, I’m still enjoying hikes on dry trails. The sound of the creek changes depending upon the time of year. Frozen surface gives way to the gentle movement from beneath creating a beautiful sound for peaceful contemplation. Also striking is theContinue reading “December Creekside Hike”
Nature does not hurry
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” – Lao Tzu Words from an ancient Chinese writer and philosopher. These two rocks were found during excavation for the garage we are building. The beauty and uniqueness of each have earned them a place on the shelf where I write. If you look closely at theContinue reading “Nature does not hurry”
Laura Roettiger Books 